William “Bill” A. Christopher

William "Bill" A. Christopher, retired Chicago Police Officer, age 72 of Brookfield formerly of Chicago. Beloved husband of Joan Christopher, nee Holtz; loving father of Vanessa (Alexander) Wilczak; devoted grandfather of Rachel and Nathan Wilczak; brother of the late Catherine (Charles) Zemeckis. Visitation Thursday, July 19, 2012 from 3 P.M. to 9 P.M. and Friday, July 20, 2012 from 9 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd. 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513. Funeral Friday, July 20, 2012 9:30 A.M. to St. Louise de Marillac Church, LaGrange Park, Mass 10 A.M. Interment St. Mary Cemetery. Bill was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Police and Don's Athletic Club. Memorials appreciated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Information 708-485-2000 or www.HitzemanFuneral.com